HOW TO MAKE (ECO-FRIENDLY) STICKERS WITH CRICUT | FOR PACKAGING, RECYCLABLE & ZERO-WASTE
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- Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
- Hi, everyone! I'm SO excited about today's video because it's something that I am super passionate about - making everything as eco-friendly, recyclable, & zero-waste as possible! Today I'll be showing you how I make eco-friendly stickers that are made from 100% recycled materials, 100% recyclable, and made with a zero-waste liner. Did you even realize most stickers are not recyclable and the the lining on the back of sticker paper is coated with silicone? In this video I share what "sticker" paper I use, go through the differences between this paper and normal sticker paper, and show you step-by-step how I make stickers with my cricut explore air 2 for my packaging.
ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
Cricut Explore Air 2 - amzn.to/3ige2d3
Light Grip Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3jcc4eZ
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HP Printer - amzn.to/36ikVrM
DYMO Label Printer - amzn.to/2HEacxz
Zero-Waste Liner Sticker Paper - www.ecoenclose...
*sadly eco-enclose took away they're referral program, so I can't get you a discount :(
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ZERO-WASTE LINER STICKER PAPER:
www.ecoenclose...
*sadly eco-enclose took away they're referral program, so I can't get you a discount :(
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I love how passionate you are about the zero waste. I didn't even know that there was 100% recycle sticker paper, thats something I will definitely check out once I run out of all my sticker paper.
Thank you! I know shops who actually make sticker sheets to sell have to focus more on the quality of the stickers and may not be able to get more eco-friendly ones depending on their needs, but I just mainly use these for packaging and making orders look cuter, so I figured it's the best thing to make them eco-friendly in that case 😊. Thank you for watching 💜💜
Hope you’re all as excited as I am about recyclable, zero-waste stickers! If you already know about the difference between traditional sticker paper and the sticker paper I use, skip to 7:36 for the step-by-step tutorial on how I create my file, design, and cut a sticker sheet with cricut. I also share the “trick” for how I’m able to fill up the page so much since I’ve gotten a lot of questions about that! Links for everything are in the description. Hope you enjoy and thank you all for your support! 💜
EDIT: I found a website that offers full label sheets that are certified compostable (so no cut-line down the middle like ecoenclose's), but the sheets come out to 80 cents each before shipping as opposed to ecoenclose which come out to 32 cents each before shipping. Also, it seems only their "natural" color instead of "white" colored ones are compatible with inkjet printers, but thought I'd share it if you think you'd be interested! www.purelabels.com/full-sheet-labels-blank-25-sheets-25-labels/
Thank you for this!! I'm looking into starting my own small business and one of the first things I've been looking into is ensuring everything is eco friendly. I actually found EcoEnclose before I found this video but I'm really glad I found this to see how the products are and how an actual small business owner feels about it!! Thanks again!!
Interesting video 😊💚 I am on a zero waste journey myself, am at a point where I consume very little plastic in all aspects of my life, but can't wait til I can be completely plastic free!
Thank you for going over each step in the process and providing such useful information. I am so excited to start my eco friendly sticker business with your tips!! You're amazing, keep it up! :)
You're welcome! Definitely test them out and see if they're good for your use first! They've recently changed the stickiness and I only use them for packaging. 😊
Thank you for this. I was wondering how people were about to make their stickers sheets and this gives me an idea on how they do it.
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful 😊
I love this video, I am also interested in using more eco friendly materials. This was so informative!
That's so awesome! I'm glad you found it helpful and I appreciate you watching 💜
Thank you lovely this is so helpfull I've been looking for something eco for months
Thank you so much for making this, not just the ECO part but the actual making of the stickers-so helpful for us newbies. I am going to try and source some sticker paper like this in the UK now.
You're so welcome! I had a lot of fun making this and was really excited to share the knowledge! Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Hope you're able to find similar sticker paper 🤗💜
OMG YESS my dad has a cricut and I want to make stickers too!!
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YESS! Have fun! Thank you for watching. :)
Best tutorial ever, really clear and complete... Plus, you're definetely the best and cutest EcoGuru! Thanks for sharing and for caring about our Mother Earth❤️🌍🌎🌏❤️
Aw, I'm so glad! I tried really hard haha. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! I really appreciate the support 💜💜
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I’m so freaking glad there’s zero waste recyclable options. Thanks for sharing definitely will be investing in these materials when I hopefully get a lil sticker business going :)
You're welcome! Just keep in mind that they aren't waterproof, so they make great stickers for planner stickers if you're starting a sticker business 😊
I have been looking for eco friendly sticker paper! Thank you :)
You're welcome! Hoping it becomes more common so it's not such a hack/hassle to make eco-friendly stickers with shipping label paper that's split in half 😅
This was awesome! I bought the sticker paper and I’m making sticker’s right now. I’m glad you told us what setting to put it on. I tried the sticker sheet setting and it was too harsh.
Yay! So glad you found it helpful 😊
Great Video and love your passion for wanting to move to Zero Waste
Best video that I've watched on how to make stickers. Thank you!
So glad you found it helpful! 🥰
amazing!! our town also implementing to use eco friendly packaging even in the market. now with your ideas, if i want to make my own packaging i will try to make like yours. yey!! recyclable and zero waste.
Yay! That's so awesome! Thank you so much for watching 💜
I love watching your videos..
Thank you for this Tana!And thank you for being such a sustainable super star!
Aw, you're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@@TanaMakes I'm watching you shipping one as we speak 😃
Wow, thank you for this video! I've been searching for a while on how to make or where to find more recyclable and zero-waste packaging. I sell handmade soaps and teas and I'm trying to be as zero-waste with my business and shipping practices as possible! I love these ideas and your shop! If you or anyone finds bulk shipping labels that have recyclable and biodegradable liners, let me know! That's the one thing I've really struggled to find! Thanks again!
Glad you found the video helpful! I appreciate you watching! I believe I mentioned this in the video, but what I'm using to make the stickers are shipping labels that you can use for a regular printer, and that same company offers actual rolls of shipping labels too that are recyclable with the zero waste liner (compatible with label printers). I use them with my dymo shipping label printer. Studio vlog 07 goes into this further as well 😊
This was incredibly helpful and as always, enjoyable to watch.
I'm so glad you found it helpful and enjoyable! Thank you so much for watching 💜
I love that stike , box , room , prentir , cricut , video edit , oudeo edit love that soso nice and cute .
Thank you 🤗
@@TanaMakes hehe
Thank you for the great tip. Now I know how to fix that second mat problem. Thank you so much, Tana!!!!!!!!
You're welcome! Yay, for not wasting valuable sticker paper space! 🤣💜
This video was awesome! Thank you for sharing your packaging best practices, it gets me thinking for what I want to do with my business 💖
Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful 😊💜
Omg, thank you for this info. I am looking to go 100% recyclable. Currently I make reusable packaging and I was looking for recyclable stickers. I wish the company had more options, which I am sure they will introduce soon. This info is amazingggg. Thank you so much :)
You're welcome! I wish they had more options too but since they actually sell custom stickers for brands, they probably won't ever provide full sheets of the label paper. What I'm doing is like a total hack because I wanted to have the freedom to customize my stickers more lol
@@TanaMakes I agree. Yet, I wish they do offer options as I make stickers and I also sell them. So that would just be awesome to offer only recyclable stickers in my shop 😀. I do love your workaround too. :). I’ll try them for sure ❤️
@@tasneemchandia3470 they did recently change the stickiness of them and sometimes I struggle to peel them off, but I usually print larger stickers. Maybe with smaller stickers will be easier to peel. Definitely test them out.. even if it's just for using on your packaging like I do 😊
@@TanaMakes yes. I am soo planning to try them at least for my packaging. I feel terrible designing and finding recyclable packaging, only to use stickers that aren’t recyclable. So at least I’ll shift to them for my personal packaging while I find a better solution for my other stickers :)
Such a great and interesting video for everyone who wants to be more eco friendly!! Thank you for sharing all that, I really appreciate it and it was super helpful!
You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful and appreciate you watching 💜
So smart! Absolutely love this video
That is pretty neat. Thank you for making this.
You're welcome! I appreciate you watching 😊
really informative video, thank you!
Thank you for your insight :’-) I’ll definitely reconsider what goes into my packaging when I revamp everything! May I ask where you get those cute glassine baggies for your stickers? I’ve never seen anything like it before! Keep up the amazing work 💗
You're welcome! I'm so glad to hear that! I get them from Etsy, a shop called AnastasiaMarieShop. I also have everything I use linked and talked about in studio vlog 07. :)
@@TanaMakes This ETSY shop do not have the glassine bags anymore (seems like). The Ecoenclose XS glassine bags are much bigger. What would you recommend as a ''sustainable'' mini glassine bag ?
So helpful! Thank you 👍
You're welcome! 😊
Thank you so much for this video. Super helpful! I have shipping labels Kraft paper. I don’t want to buy more cause I have 200 +. Do you think that color would look good on that kind of paper?
YES TO ZERO WASTE!!!
Love your nail color ❤️
Thank you! 😊
Justo buscaba algo parecido a esto, yes
May I ask where you purchased the smaller size glassine bags? When I tried to look them up, most had wax
Also what can I use that is all recyclable and I can use for the cricut joy
Thank you for this video, I am trying to learn about eco friendly packaging and labels. Where can I find the eco friendly label paper for the dynmo thermal machine?
Actually, ecoenclose sells these same label papers in rolls which are compatible with your thermal printer
Yeah! Super nice video again! Just one little question.. What kind of ink do you use in your HP-printer? Is that also eco-friendly?
Thank you! I use an ink printer instead of toner which I've seen is better for the environment, but it seems HP is still working on this: press.hp.com/us/en/press-releases/2019/hp-announces-bold-industry-commitment-to-sustainable-ink-innovation.html. I do also send the cartridges back to them for them to refill, so no waste on the cartridges at least! If you know more than I do, let me know!
Which Photoshop do you have?? And Thank you!!
I use Photoshop CC 😊
@@TanaMakes Thank you!!
What do you order from them to make stickers? I only see shipping labels that are two large labels on one sheet?
That's what I order and talk about in the video so that they're recycled and recyclable 🙂. Keep in mind that they aren't waterproof, which is what makes them recyclable.
This awesome. Quick question, if the shipping labels aren’t as sticky as regular shipping label. Does it come off easily from the mailer or package?
They actually recently changed them to be stickier since making this video. Before, on the padded paper based mailers, sometimes the edges would lift up a little if what was inside wasn't completely flat, but I never had issues with them ever coming off, even internationally. But since they're stickier now, definitely won't be an issue.
@@TanaMakes good to know! I’m am transition all of my packaging into eco friendly too!! I looked up econclose from you! Thank you so much for sharing!
How is the adjust for completely cut. That I have complete cutted sticker ? Sorry for my bad English
I only do kiss cut, but you can do die cut as well. Cricut has settings you can look up when you go to cut so you can find/use exactly what you need for whatever you're using 😊
I love this! And I want to do this for my shop too!! Are the waterproof??
Thanks! No, they aren't, which is why they're recyclable and eco-friendly 😊. You could use a laser printer instead of ink jet so they're more resistance to smudging.
Thanks for this video! Are these sticky on glass and tin??
Pretty sure they stick on everything but if you need something that's waterproof, I don't recommend these.
Thanks for the tutorial! I have stickers that are also cut down the middle. I'm wondering if youve ever experienced a slowed down lagging design space while making these stickers. When I group things and duplicate, it just makes everything so much slower for some reason. Do you suggest making the designs in illustrator first instead of right on design space?
You're welcome! I think once you start getting into sticker sheets with more than a dozen or 16 stickers, it's probably best to design them in photoshop or illustrator. I'm pretty sure any app where you copy, paste, and adjust the positioning a bunch of times starts to lag. It happens with my laser cutting machine app too 😕. If it's a simple design like the one I showed in the video, you should be alright. 😊
@@TanaMakes I was making it straight on design space so i guess the copying and pasting made it lag. that kinda makes it annnoying haha. does making it in photoshop or illustrator help? it looks like yours didnt lag in the video when you didnt design it straight on design space.
I love your studio vlogs. How do you do when you send your packages? I sell nail decoration but I always I have problems with post office because I print my own labels and they looks mad because I don’t buy the labels there anymore and always they bring me the package back do you have the same problems?
Thank you! I send everything via USPS by either First Class Package or Priority Mail. First Class Package is basically anything under 16oz, and anything weighing more than that, I send via Priority Mail. I print my own labels too directly from Etsy or Shopify and just make sure the weight is correct. I drop my packages off at a USPS dropbox or have the mailman pick it up and have never had issues.
Tana Makes thank you for your help I sell on Etsy too and yeah all my packages are first class too because nail decoration isn’t to much weight and I have this issue here in my town and sometimes I have to go to the next town and bring my packages and they don’t tell me nothing there because here in my town the USPS lady want me to pay for priority and the weight are 1 or 2 oz and I say why I will gonna pay again if my costumers pay already they shipment and I buy all the labels on Etsy . This make me frustrated lol 😥 and get down because this happening to me 😓
This is so so helpful! I'm considering ordering this paper to print sticker sheets - do you know if the stickers are waterproof? :)
No, that would make them not eco-friendly since to make them waterproof they'd need a coating/vinyl. I just use these for my packaging so that everything can be recycled.
@@TanaMakes Thanks so much for answering! I just started researching so this is really helpful to know :)
Im soo glad you made this video with great information! New Subcriber 😍 I have a quick question, if you stamp your eco friendly box 📦 does that make it non recycling? Or it’s is okay?
Thank you! Stamping on them is good! That's like recycling printer paper you've written on, printed on, etc. Probably just try to find soy-based ink pads or something non-toxic, but either way is fine 😊
Tana Makes you’re awesome! Thank you so much, God bless you 🙏🏽
How do you line up your logo with the stickers? Ps love ur vids x
Thank you! You can design the file so that the circle and the logo are both vertically/horizontally aligned before importing the file into Cricut design space. Photoshop has guides so you can see if it's centered, or you can select two layers and use the veritcal/horizontal align tools. Cricut design space has aligning tools too 😊
are the label sheets the ones you use for the stickers you sell as well?
I only use what I show in the video for packaging so that all the packaging can be recycled. Stickers I sell are waterproof vinyl and not recyclable.
Hey I have been looking ever since I saw your video of the exact product sheet you use and i cant find it on eco enclosed...
It's under their shipping labels section! As mentioned, I use the shipping label paper that's the same size as printer paper so that I can print whatever I want on it 😊. I don't use a cricut joy, so unfortunately I don't think there is an option for that yet. If you use a mat with the cricut joy, you'd probably have to cut the paper to the max width it allows after printing your design on it.
What I'm showing in this video is a "hack". They don't actually sell blank sticker paper. I'm using their shipping label paper the same way you would use normal sticker paper. You can order custom stickers from them with that are recyclable and with the zero-waste liner, but it's much more expensive that just using shipping label paper and printing/cutting yourself.
How durable are the stickers you make? Would you be able to put them on laptops or water bottles?
Oh no, definitely not. Like I put in the title, I make these for packaging. It's recyclable paper so there's no coating to protect it from water or dirt or anything. Purely for the purpose of decorating your packaging/shipping or for planner use.
:-( sadly the ecofriendly sticker paper is not so easily attainable in Canada - the shipping is outrageous. Wish I could afford bulk
hi tana! for your dymo thermal printer, do you use the 1000 labels / roll from ecoenclose? or the 250?
Hey! I use the 250 😊
@@TanaMakes thank you so much! do you think the 1000-label roll could fit?
@@gloop2098 No problem! No, I don't think so.
@@TanaMakes i appreciate the help! i'm copying everything you did in this video. so inspiring!
the ferocity of your mouse pad clicks scared me!!
Lol. It's not me. The trackpad on my old macbook went bad. I have a new macbook now 😉 Sorry 🙃
haha sorry i know, really enjoyed your unboxing by the way!😊
@@noguey756 haha. Thank you! 😊💜
Does the ink smudge if touched with wet hands?
Yes, these aren't waterproof. Waterproof stickers have coatings that would make them non-recyclable. These are more for branding/accenting your shipping materials.
@@TanaMakes what would you suggest for labels on bottles?
I am looking for eco-friendly stickers to put on bottles
Are these stickers waterprooof?
No.
thanks great but online labels has Eco friendly sticker paper too
You have to be careful because 100% recycled and 100% recyclable are two different things! Onlinelabels has 100% recycled meaning that the paper used to create the paper that goes on the coated backing is made with 100% recycled paper.
You can say that their 100% recycled sticker paper is more eco-friendly than regular sticker paper, of course it is, but the liner is not a zero waste liner nor are the stickers and lining recyclable. As far as I know, they don't offer that, but let me know if I'm wrong and provide a link to it so I can share it!
Directly from onlinelabels.com responding to a customer asking on their Facebook if they can recycle their liners: "Unfortunately, the answer would be no. Most, if not all, liners (backing sheets) have silicone that enables the label itself to peel away from it without leaving sticky reisude. Due to the silicone, the liners become non-recyclable."
Sorry for being so extra and leaving yet another comment lol. But I emailed onlinelabels.com regarding their eco-friendly stickers just to make sure I'm not crazy or sharing misinformation 😅 and here is their response: "Thank you for contacting OnlineLabels.com. Due to the acrylic-based adhesive, our materials are not considered recyclable or compostable. Due to the wax coating on the liner material, the liner would not be considered recyclable either.
I will be happy to forward your request for a recyclable material to our Product Development Team for future consideration."
are these stickers vegan?